Description
These adorable Brownie Bite Gnomes are a fun and festive treat perfect for any occasion. Combining rich brownie bites with creamy cream cheese frosting, fresh strawberries as hats, and a playful Reese’s Puffs cereal nose, these no-bake treats are quick to assemble and sure to delight both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Bites
- 24 Brownie bites (store-bought or homemade)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Fruit
- 24 fresh strawberries, washed and dried
Toppings
- 24 Reese’s Puffs cereal pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and let them dry completely. Remove the green leaves and carefully cut out the stem with a small knife to create a small hole, taking care not to cut straight across the tops to maintain their shape.
- Prepare Frosting Bag: Place the cream cheese frosting into a piping bag, or alternatively into a small sandwich bag with one small corner snipped off to create a piping nozzle for easy decorating.
- Pipe Frosting Beard: Pipe the frosting over the top of each brownie bite and down one side to mimic a beard, forming the gnome’s face layout.
- Add Strawberry Hat and Nose: Place a strawberry on top of each frosted brownie bite to act as the gnome’s hat. Then, press one Reese’s Puffs cereal piece onto the frosting as the gnome’s nose.
- Chill and Serve: Immediately refrigerate the assembled brownie bite gnomes for at least one hour to allow the frosting to set properly. Serve chilled for best taste and appearance. These treats are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be refrigerated for up to two days.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before assembling to prevent sogginess in the treats.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, a small plastic sandwich bag with a corner cut off works effectively for piping frosting.
- Use fresh strawberries and consume within two days for optimal flavor and appearance.
- Brownie bites may be homemade or store-bought based on your convenience and preference.
- Refrigerate immediately after preparing to keep the frosting firm and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite gnome
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
